Vanessa Tejada receives Clark Construction Scholarship.
Civil Engineering undergraduate Vanessa Tejada '20 has been selected as the recipient for the 2018-2019 Clark Construction Scholarship. This prize is awarded annually to a top civil engineering junior who has shown an interest in and aptitude for construction. The recipient must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and be a U.S. Citizen.
Vanessa happily comments,"Two of my biggest dreams since I started Cornell was to study abroad and find a career that I am passionate about. This year I have been fortunate enough to not only accomplish my goals, but also be awarded for something I love and want to continue pursuing."
Tejada's achievement will be recognized at the annual View of the Lake Dinner, sponsored by ASCE.
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